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BIG.TRAIL 400
A 27.5″ hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCR Air |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Merida Big.Trail is a versatile and affordable trail hardtail designed for a wide range of riders, offering a blend of modern geometry, solid specs, and a focus on maximizing ride time. Its frame is praised for being super versatile with standout features like multiple accessory mounts and a tidy chassis. The bike excels in handling and suspension performance, with a Fox 34 Rhythm based fork being highlighted as an ideal choice for hard-working trail riding. However, some reviews note limitations such as a short reach and less impressive brake performance.
Versatile all-rounder frame
Excellent fork choice
Affordable
Multiple accessory mounts
Solid, high-quality feel
Short reach
Numb brakes
Limited ground clearance
Merida has made a big play out of consulting with its UK dealers to create the all-new Big.Trail all-rounder.
Bike PerfectThe Big.Trail is built for big trail fun on a budget.
BikerumorA Ferrari and a monster truck? For a car it’d be an unthinkable – if not impossible – idea. But this is exactly how you’d class the MERIDA BIG.TRAIL 900.
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Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt
When Merida first introduced the Big.Trail, it served as the brand’s entry into the world of 27.5+. Recently though, in an effort to create a hardtail mountain bike worthy of more challenging terrain, Merida says that their R&D team met with some top UK retailers to discuss the future of the platform. Unsurprisingly, the result […]
Aug 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Merida has taken on board UK dealer and rider feedback to create its all-new Big.Trail hardtail. How does it ride and how does that compare to the benchmarks in this hotly contested category?
Good angles
Low centre of gravity
Excellent fork choice
12-speed Deore
High control tyres
Versatile all rounder frame
Tons of equipment mounts
Short reach
Numb brakes
Limited ground clearance
Jun 2016 · Florian Schön
The MERIDA BIG.TRAIL 900 belongs to a new breed of hardtails: grippy plus-size tires, 130 mm fork and solid build. How did it hold up on the trails?
| Frame | BIG.TRAIL |
|---|---|
| Fork | Suntour XCR34, Air, 130mm suspension travel, Tapered, lockout Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | MERIDA M2333 neck, 2191025648 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert CC, 740mm width, 10mm rise |
| Saddle | MERIDA Comp CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Comp CC, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Crank | FSA Gamma Pro 1x MegaExo, 30 teeth |
| Shifters | no / Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Sunrace CSMX8, 11-46 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT-200 Type: Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT-200 |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert TP, 38 mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon, 27.5x2.8", fold, TR EXO 3C |
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Last updated October 11
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